Read More

The course:

Gung-Ho inflatable 5k course (Image: Gung-Ho website)

The course is entirely inflatable and is spread over 5k with 10 individual obstacles. Unlike other challenges, this course doesn’t feature any mud, paint or water. All you need is comfortable exercise gear.

Some of the inflatables include:

Born Slippy: 8 metres long. 4 metres wide it's a challenge of two stories. Scramble over the hump and fall into the pit before vaulting back over a second summit. But try not to lose your footing...

The Wall - 21 metres wide and 4 metres high, this is by far the toughest obstacle on the Gung-Ho! course and most runners need a helping hand. Will you?

(Image: Andy Lambert)

Under Pressure: Chewed up. Spat out. What ever happens inside this obstacle, you wont be the same when you come out the other end. One of the most dense obstacles on the Gung-Ho! course. A relentless onslaught of climbing, clambering and ducking.

Maniac - 6 metres high and 36 metres long, this challenge promises twice the ascents, which is twice the fun. Right?

Day Tripper - This is a tricky one. You have to jump 13 awkward steps to make it to the other side. Be prepared to fall over. A few times.

Restrictions:

(Image: Gung-Ho!)

Unlike many similar events, The Gung-Ho 5K doesn't have any restrictions, meaning there's no minimum age requirements and even encourages families to run together.

However they advise that participants must be at least 122 centimetres in height to be able to tackle the obstacles.

Children under 11 must be accompanied through the course by a participating adult.

You can walk, skip or roll the course if you wish, and if an obstacle looks a little too daunting, there's no obligation to complete it.

It isn't timed either, so you can enjoy the course without the pressure to beat the clock.

It's suitable for all fitness levels, however they do have their own zero to 5k training programme. It's designed to get you ready for 5k while avoiding injuries and maximising improvements to your health. All you need is a pair of trainers and an mp3 player. You can find out more on their website.